CZ-6A DEB IRIDIUM 17

1.222% collision chance on 2025-02-25 19:02:20z

CDM information

Conjunction Data Message description

CZ-6A DEB is risking orbital collision with IRIDIUM 17. The time of closest approach (TCA) between the two objects is calculated to be at Feb. 25, 2025, 7:20 p.m., with a collision probability of 1.222%. The closest distance at TCA is estimated to be 41.0 meters.

Key information

Parameters and calculations for this potential in-orbit collision event.

CDM image for a debris

TCA: 2025-02-25 19:20:20z

CDM ID: 952529313

Miss distance: 41.0 (m)

Collision probability: 0.01221906 (~1.222%)

Objects comparison

A comparison of the two objects interested by this conjunction data message.

CZ-6A DEB Name IRIDIUM 17
54280 Norad ID 24870
DEBRIS Type PAYLOAD
SSO Orbit LEO
98.63° Inclination 86.39°
SMALL Size LARGE
PRC Country US
Nov. 11, 2022 Launch date July 9, 1997
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